Jalen Chatfield Recovering From Hip Injury

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield missed the end of the postseason due to a hip injury. The 29-year-old was hurt during the second-round series against the Washington Capitals and was initially listed as out due to an undisclosed injury. The team hoped to have him back for the Eastern Conference Finals, but Chatfield missed the […]

Seth Jarvis to Delay Shoulder Surgery

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis admitted that he managed a shoulder injury throughout the season and plans to do the same in 2025-26. Surgery to fix the issue is reportedly inevitable, but Jarvis doesn't want to miss too much of next season to be in contention for Canada's Olympic team. The 23-year-old also dealt with […]

Adam Boqvist Agrees to One-Year Extension with Islanders

New York Islanders defenseman Adam Boqvist has signed a one-year, $850,000 contract to extend his stay with the team. The Swedish rearguard joined the Islanders in late January after being picked up off waivers. Boqvist suited up for 17 games with the team, posting eight points (two goals, six assists). Earlier in the season, he […]

Kyle Palmieri Signs Two-Year Extension with Islanders

New York Islanders right wing Kyle Palmieri has signed a two-year, $9.5 million extension. This campaign marked the final season of Palmieri's four-year, $20-million deal with the Islanders. While the veteran forward has battled some health issues, the Islanders have received decent value for money. He finished the 2024-25 campaign with 24 goals and 48 […]

Wyatt Johnston Finishes Thursday's Loss with Two Assists

Dallas Stars forward Wyatt Johnston recorded two assists in Thursday's season-ending 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. In the first period, he helped Jason Robertson on the scoreboard, and Roope Hintz scored a power-play goal in the second thanks to Johnston's good work. Johnston had a strong start to the playoffs but went missing since […]

Jason Robertson Pots Two Goals in Season-Ending Defeat

Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson scored two goals in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, which ended the team's season. After Dallas had fallen into a 3-0 hole on home ice in the first period, Robertson gave the crowd some hope by scoring in his third consecutive game midway through the frame. His second […]

Stuart Skinner Picks Up Fourth Consecutive Win

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner celebrated his fourth consecutive victory in Thursday's series-clinching 6-3 win against the Dallas Stars. He was beaten once in each period, but the Oilers offense provided Skinner with a lot of support, helping him to improve his postseason record to 6-4. Skinner has come a long way since opening the […]

Mattias Ekholm Collects an Assist in Postseason Debut

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm put in a fine performance in his first postseason outing of the year in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars, finishing the contest with one assist, two blocks, two penalty minutes, and a plus-two rating. Taking the ice for only the second time in over two months, Ekholm logged […]

Leon Draisaitl Delivers Two Assists in Series-Clinching Win

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl posted two assists in Thursday's 6-3 victory over the Dallas Stars, helping the team move on to the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals. The German superstar assisted Corey Perry on a power-play goal just 2:31 into the game and provided another helper 3:21 into the third, when Evander Kane scored Edmonton's […]

Connor McDavid Extends Multi-Point Streak in Series-Clincher

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid finished with multiple points for a third consecutive game as the team ended the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Stars with a 6-3 victory on Thursday. The Oilers captain collected an assist on Corey Perry's early power-play goal and netted the game-winning goal on a one-man breakaway with 5:32 […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Cleared to Play Thursday

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) will be in action on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers. His status was initially uncertain after Towns injured his left knee in Tuesday's clash with the Pacers, leading the Knicks to list him as questionable on the injury report. However, TNT's Allie LaForce has reported that Towns will […]

Aaron Nesmith Available Thursday

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) has been cleared to play in Thursday's Game 5 against the New York Knicks. He was initially listed as questionable for the contest due to a right ankle sprain Nesmith suffered in Game 3 of the series. Nesmith has been excellent in the series, averaging 16.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, […]

Shakir Mukhamadullin Inks One-Year Extension with Sharks

San Jose Sharks defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin (shoulder) has secured a new one-year deal from the team, signing an extension worth $1 million. The 23-year-old, who underwent shoulder surgery in April, is coming off a season during which he made 30 appearances with the Sharks. Mukhamadullin showcased two-way potential by recording nine points (two goals, seven […]

Tyson Foerster Signs Two-Year Extension with Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers forward Tyson Foerster signed a two-year extension on Thursday. The 23-year-old was approaching restricted free agency before finalizing a new deal with the club. His contract is valued at $7.5 million, resulting in a $3.75 million cap hit for the next two seasons. Foerster, who turned 23 in January, enjoyed a second consecutive […]

Jonathan Toews Eyeing NHL Comeback

Center Jonathan Toews wants to return to the NHL after sitting out for two seasons. According to reports, Toews reached out to his agent, Pat Brisson, on Wednesday to say he's 100 percent ready to pursue a comeback attempt. Toews, who turned 37 in late April, is a free agent and can sign with any […]

Bo Horvat Out 4-6 Weeks with Ankle Injury

New York Islanders center Bo Horvat is expected to miss four to six weeks due to an ankle injury sustained at the World Championships, general manager Mathieu Darche announced on Thursday. While playing for Team Canada, Horvat was injured toward the end of the group stage. He finished the tournament with eight points (four goals, […]

Jeff Skinner Back in Oilers Lineup Thursday

Edmonton Oilers left wing Jeff Skinner will return to the lineup on Thursday night for Game 5 against the Dallas Stars. The veteran forward will step in for Zach Hyman (upper body), taking on a third-line role. Skinner has appeared only once this postseason, recording an assist in 11:12 of action during a 6-5 loss […]

Mattias Ekholm Returns to Action Thursday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) is set to make his first postseason appearance of the year in Thursday's Game 5 against the Dallas Stars. Ekholm has effectively missed two months of action, having played only 1:52 on April 11 against the San Jose Sharks since suffering an undisclosed injury on March 26. He returned […]

Julius Randle Notches Team-High 24 Points in Blowout Loss

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle led his squad with 24 points in Wednesday's disappointing 124-94 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, which ended the team's season. Randle finished 8-for-14 from the field and went 4-for-6 from three-point land, adding five rebounds, three assists, and one steal to his tally. The 30-year-old impressed through the […]

Anthony Edwards Struggles in Game 5 Loss

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards was ineffective against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, notching only 19 points on 7-for-18 shooting in a season-ending 124-94 loss. Minnesota's offense was flat from the beginning, as the team scored only nine first-quarter points, and Edwards' crew never recovered. The Timberwolves superstar had more turnovers (3) than […]

Jalen Williams Remains Busy Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams produced another good all-around performance in Wednesday's blowout win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, racking up 19 points, eight rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block. While he went only 1-for-4 with the three-ball, Williams shot a solid 7-for-14 overall and had a 4-for-5 record at the foul line. […]

Chet Holmgren Strong at Both Ends Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren recorded 22 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks in Wednesday's series-clinching 124-94 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He had his third outing in four games with at least 20 points, shooting 8-for-13 from the field, including 2-for-4 from outside, and 4-for-6 at the charity stripe. Before the series against […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Records Another 30-Point Performance

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 34 points on 14-for-25 shooting as the team clinched a spot in the 2025 NBA Finals with a 124-94 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. The Timberwolves restricted Gilgeous-Alexander to just four free throws in Game 5, but they were still no match […]

Brandin Podziemski Recovering From Wrist Surgery

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski underwent left wrist debridement surgery Tuesday, the team announced. He is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp. Podziemski had his sophomore campaign in 2024-25. While it had its ups and downs, the 22-year-old will be happy with how it ended, as Podziemski battled out […]

Connor Brown to Miss Second Consecutive Game

Edmonton Oilers right wing Connor Brown (undisclosed) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters on Wednesday that Brown is "doing well" and there is hope that he can return soon. The 31-year-old has scored five goals and eight points in 14 playoff appearances. […]

Seth Jarvis Notches Two Points in Wednesday's Loss

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis recorded a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Florida Panthers. Carolina's top line had a strong performance, with Jarvis assisting Sebastian Aho on a goal in the first period before scoring one himself in the third. Unfortunately for the team, it wasn't enough to extend the […]

Sebastian Aho Pots Two Goals in Season-Ending Loss

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho came away with two goals as the team's season ended with a 5-3 defeat against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night. Facing elimination for the second consecutive game, Aho gave the Hurricanes a dream start with two first-period strikes. However, the Panthers snuck back into the game with a three-goal […]

Matthew Tkachuk Collects Two Points in Wednesday's Win

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk finished Wednesday's series-clinching 5-3 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes with a goal and an assist. Tkachuk's work allowed the Panthers to spark a comeback from a 2-0 deficit in the second period. He scored a power-play goal by redirecting a shot from Aaron Ekblad and helped Evan Rodrigues score his […]

Aleksander Barkov Dishes Out Two Assists in Series-Clincher

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov registered two assists as the team booked its place in the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals with a 5-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday. He set the plate for Carter Verhaeghe to score the game-winning goal 12:21 into the third period, and Barkov collected another assist when Sam Bennett […]

Eetu Luostarinen Expected to be Available For Stanley Cup Finals

Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen (undisclosed) will likely be good to go for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Per Michael Russo of The Athletic, Panthers head coach Paul Maurice believes the 26-year-old will be fine for the start of the series, despite exiting Wednesday's series-clinching 5-3 win against the Carolina Hurricanes due to […]